Giants' Cam Skattebo breaks out backflip after scoring TD

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Giants' Cam Skattebo breaks out backflip after opening season with TD

By Adam Gretz | Last updated Sep 13, 2026 9:52 PM ET

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh was probably not thrilled to see running back Cam Skattebo attempting (and botching) backflips during the offseason while he was recovering from a season-ending ankle injury.

He was probably a little more accepting of it on Sunday night when the second-year running back opened the season with a three-yard touchdown run against the Dallas Cowboys, and followed it up with his signature move.

Giants running back Cam Skattebo breaks out backflip after opening season with touchdown

Skattebo, a fourth-round pick out of Arizona State in 2025, was one of the few bright spots for the Giants during his rookie season, having rushed for 410 yards on 101 carries before suffering a gruesome injury in Week 8 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Aside from the production, he also became a fan favorite for his personality and fearless playing style, as well as things like this...

Cam Skattebo is back to scoring TDs and hitting backflips

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There is a new energy around the Giants this season given the arrival of Harbaugh, as well as another year of experience for players like quarterback Jaxson Dart and Skattebo.

The Giants have made the playoffs just two times in the past 14 seasons, winning only one playoff game during that stretch. There is a long way to go before they get back to being a serious Super Bowl contender, but it is not hard to see the potential. If the young players take another big step forward, there might be reason for the fans to start doing backflips along with their starting running back.

Adam Gretz

Adam Gretz is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. He covers the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Baseball is his favorite sport -- he is nearly halfway through his goal of seeing a game in every MLB ballpark. Catch him on X @AGretz

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